This means that future DCU movies and series don’t need to only move the story forward. They can also take things back in time. A period story about a metahuman from 100, 200, or 300 years ago is perfectly acceptable. This opens up possibilities for different sorts of stories in a way that the MCU has largely had to rely on the multiverse to tell.

An A-lister makes an appearance in the new "Superman" movie, in reference to the hero's origin story.

Original "Superman" star Jack O'Halloran called for the franchise to help revive the "all-American way," differing from new "Superman" director James Gunn's immigrant-focused interpretation.

James Gunn's "Superman" launches a revamped DC movie universe with a new Man of Steel. It works on both counts, thanks to star David Corenswet.

Director James Gunn used a number of Cleveland landmarks while filming "Superman" last year in Ohio. Did you spot them?

At first glance, Superman's RT score seems like a win for the DCU, but is it good enough for one of the most popular heroes ever?

Sorry, dweebs. The gloom-and-doom comic book reinvention is entirely the fault of the director of “Inception.” He did it.

Lex Luthor? When it comes to the positive takes critics have shared about James Gunn’s Superman, a considerable amount of praise has been pushed towards the ensemble cast. Lead actor David Corenswet has been praised for his winning performance as the Man of Steel but,